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enUnderstanding Transnational Dynamics in European Immigrant Integration Policyhttp://www.migrationpolicy.org/research/understanding-transnational-dynamics-european-immigrant-integration-policy
<p>In light of the recognition of the need for a new approach to immigrant integration policy in the European Union, policymakers and other actors are beginning to look at the role that origin countries can play in the integration process. This policy brief explores the transnational dynamics at work behind the scenes of integration policy, including wider sociopolitical factors in origin and destination countries.</p>
Fri, 27 Feb 2015 11:40:54 -0500Migration Policy Institute15217Cross-Cutting Needs and Opportunities: Language Access, Funding, Multi-Level Partnerships, and Planning for the Long Termhttp://www.migrationpolicy.org/events/cross-cutting-needs-and-opportunities-language-access-funding-multi-level-partnerships-and
<p>Part of a series exploring issues likely to be addressed by the new National Integration Plan, this webinar, with perspectives from MPI, the National Council of La Raza, and the cities of New York and Seattle delves into key issues and possible recommendations on federal coordination of local government immigrant integration initiatives, including language access. </p>
Thu, 26 Feb 2015 11:49:51 -0500Migration Policy Institute15216Integration Challenges and Opportunities in the Economic Development and Refugee Resettlement Arenashttp://www.migrationpolicy.org/events/integration-challenges-and-opportunities-economic-development-and-refugee-resettlement-arenas
<p>Part of a series exploring recommendations likely to be addressed by the new National Integration Plan, this webinar, with perspectives from MPI, the WE Global Network, and Lutheran Immigrant and Refugee Services, examines the role of economic development initiatives and refugee resettlement programs/infrastructure in immigrant integration. </p>
Thu, 26 Feb 2015 11:10:04 -0500Migration Policy Institute15215Adult Education, English and Skills Training: Opportunities for Action and Investment in the Most Vital Integration Serviceshttp://www.migrationpolicy.org/events/adult-education-english-and-skills-training-opportunities-action-and-investment-most-vital
<p>Part of a series exploring issues likely to be addressed by the new National Integration Plan, this webinar, with perspectives from MPI, the National Partnership for New Americans, and the National Skills Coalition, looks at the role of a<span style="font-size: 13.0080003738403px; line-height: 1.538em;">dult education and English language and skills training in the immigrant integration process.</span></p>
Thu, 26 Feb 2015 09:58:04 -0500Migration Policy Institute15211Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United Stateshttp://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/frequently-requested-statistics-immigrants-and-immigration-united-states
<p>An estimated 41.3 million immigrants lived in the United States in 2013, about 13 percent of the total U.S. population, constituting the world's largest foreign-born population. This Spotlight from MPI's Jie Zong and Jeanne Batalova offers the most current and sought-after data on immigrants in the United States—including origin, educational attainment, the unauthorized, deportations, and more—in one easy-to-use resource.</p>
Wed, 25 Feb 2015 10:51:09 -0500Migration Policy Institute15209A Review of the Department of Homeland Security’s Policies and Procedures for the Apprehension, Detention, and Release of Non-Citizens Unlawfully Present in the United Stateshttp://www.migrationpolicy.org/research/review-department-homeland-security%E2%80%99s-policies-and-procedures-apprehension-detention-and
<p>Letter submitted by Marc R. Rosenblum, Deputy Director, U.S. Immigration Program, at the request of the Minority Staff of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee for the February 25, 2015 joint subcommittee hearing reviewing apprehension, detention, and release policies regarding unauthorized immigrants. </p>
Wed, 25 Feb 2015 10:11:37 -0500Migration Policy Institute15208Supporting Immigrant Integration in Europe: What Role for Origin Countries&#039; Subnational Authorities?http://www.migrationpolicy.org/research/supporting-immigrant-integration-europe-what-role-origin-countries-subnational-authorities
<p>While a number of major migrant-sending countries like Morocco and Turkey have started to take an active role in the integration of their migrants abroad, the role of subnational authorities has been overshadowed by diaspora engagement initiatives at the national level. This report investigates how the activities of origin countries' regional and local institutions may improve the lives of emigrants to Member States of the European Union. </p>
Fri, 20 Feb 2015 18:19:54 -0500Migration Policy Institute15205Following the Money: Chinese Labor Migration to Zambiahttp://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/following-money-chinese-labor-migration-zambia
<p>Migration has begun to follow the flow of capital after years of Chinese investment in major infrastructure projects in Zambia. This feature article, based on original research including the coding of 25,000 Zambian entry permits, examines the emerging migration pattern from China to Zambia, as Chinese migration to the country has increased 60 percent since 2009.</p>
Thu, 19 Feb 2015 15:24:32 -0500Migration Policy Institute15204Increased cooperation on immigrant integration before departure would benefit migrant-receiving countries in Europe and countries of origin, new MPI Europe policy brief findshttp://www.migrationpolicy.org/news/increased-cooperation-immigrant-integration-departure-would-benefit-migrant-receiving-countries
<p>Whilst the European Union and member states have invested significant resources to provide integration services such as language instruction to migration candidates at the earliest stage in the migration process, these pre-departure measures generally have not fully realized their potential. This MPI Europe policy brief argues that the absence of cooperation between origin and destination countries in the design and implementation of such measures limits their effectiveness in tackling labor market integration obstacles.</p>
Mon, 16 Feb 2015 11:45:57 -0500Migration Policy Institute15203Improving Migrants&#039; Labour Market Integration in Europe from the Outset: A Cooperative Approach to Predeparture Measureshttp://www.migrationpolicy.org/research/improving-migrants-labour-market-integration-europe-outset-cooperative-approach
<p>While there is growing consensus on the value of immigrant integration support prior to departure, such initiatives generally have not fully realized their potential. This policy brief reviews promising examples of predeparture measures for labor market integration in Europe that are jointly designed and/or run by origin- and destination-country actors, illustrating their potential to help effectively address some of the most stubborn obstacles to successful integration.</p>
Fri, 13 Feb 2015 15:10:21 -0500Migration Policy Institute15202Reducing the Risk that Youth with a Migrant Background in Europe Will Leave School Earlyhttp://www.migrationpolicy.org/research/reducing-risk-youth-migrant-background-europe-will-leave-school-early
<p>Youth of a migrant background are over-represented among those who leave school early in the European Union. This policy brief discusses empirical findings, theoretical insights, and promising measures that may inform further policy action to address the disproportionately high level of early school leaving among students with a migrant background, which results from socioeconomic and other factors.</p>
Fri, 13 Feb 2015 13:40:54 -0500Migration Policy Institute15198Migrant Education and Community Inclusion: Examples of Good Practicehttp://www.migrationpolicy.org/research/migrant-education-and-community-inclusion-examples-good-practice
<p>A number of actors outside the formal educational context, including parents, peers, and other community members, can play an important role in the social and educational development of migrant children. This policy brief reviews current measures to promote the integration of migrant students around Europe, focusing on those initiatives that include the family and community as part of the educational process.</p>
Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:37:43 -0500Migration Policy Institute15197The Skills of Immigrants: What PIAAC Tells Ushttp://www.migrationpolicy.org/multimedia/skills-immigrants-what-piaac-tells-us
<p>A report release examining PIAAC data on the skills of U.S. immigrant adults and whether there is a gap with native-born adults, and discussion of how these skills relate to key immigrant integration outcomes such as employment, income, access to training, and health.</p>
Thu, 12 Feb 2015 13:51:55 -0500Migration Policy Institute15195Does Immigrant Skills Gap Exist in U.S.? Report Finds Immigrants Score Below U.S. Born in Literacy &amp; Numeracy – Even as U.S. Adults Overall Lag OECDhttp://www.migrationpolicy.org/news/does-immigrant-skills-gap-exist-us-report-finds-immigrants-score-below-us-born-literacy
<p>WASHINGTON — Immigrant adults in the United States lag their native-born peers in literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills, with resulting effects on their income, employment, education and health, according to Migration Policy Institute (MPI) analysis of an innovative international survey that tests skills needed for full participation in today’s increasingly knowledge-based world.<br /></p>Wed, 11 Feb 2015 15:04:47 -0500Migration Policy Institute15194As Implementation Nears, U.S. Deferred Action Programs Encounter Legal, Political Testshttp://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/implementation-nears-us-deferred-action-programs-encounter-legal-political-tests
<p>President Obama's sweeping executive action to shield as many as 3.7 million unauthorized immigrants who are parents of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents from deportation is facing tough legal and political challenges. This month's Policy Beat examines the efforts to proceed with implementation of DAPA and the expansion of DACA despite a lawsuit brought by a coalition of 26 states and staunch opposition in the Republican-controlled Congress.</p>
Wed, 11 Feb 2015 10:39:38 -0500Migration Policy Institute15193Through an Immigrant Lens: PIAAC Assessment of the Competencies of Adults in the United Stateshttp://www.migrationpolicy.org/research/through-immigrant-lens-piaac-assessment-competencies-adults-united-states
<p>Immigrant adults in the United States lag their native-born peers in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills, with resulting effects on their income, employment, education, and health, according to MPI analysis of U.S. scores on the 2012 Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC). The findings, which reveal wide ethnic and racial gaps in scoring, underscore deep U.S. social inequalities.</p>
Tue, 10 Feb 2015 18:33:43 -0500Migration Policy Institute15192The Geopolitical Origins of the U.S. Immigration Act of 1965http://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/geopolitical-origins-us-immigration-act-1965
<p>Fifty years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, radically altering U.S. policy and reshaping the demographic profile of the United States. Examining the foreign policy and domestic concerns leading to the law's enactment, David S. FitzGerald and David Cook-Martín argue that the demise of the national-origins quota system was driven by geopolitical factors.</p>
Wed, 04 Feb 2015 14:33:18 -0500Migration Policy Institute15191Examining the Adequacy and Enforcement of Our Nation’s Immigration Lawshttp://www.migrationpolicy.org/research/examining-adequacy-and-enforcement-our-nations-immigration-laws
<p>Testimony of Marc R. Rosenblum, Deputy Director, U.S. Immigration Program, before the House Judiciary Committee on the efficacy of immigration enforcement at the U.S. border and in the interior.</p>
Tue, 03 Feb 2015 09:37:48 -0500Migration Policy Institute15189The Skills of Immigrants: What PIAAC Tells Ushttp://www.migrationpolicy.org/events/skills-immigrants-what-piaac-tells-us
<p>A report release examining PIAAC data on the skills of U.S. immigrant adults and how these skills are related to key immigrant integration outcomes such as employment, income, access to training, and health.</p>
Fri, 30 Jan 2015 15:05:24 -0500Migration Policy Institute15188The Field of Migration Studies Loses a Giant: Graeme Hugohttp://www.migrationpolicy.org/news/field-migration-studies-loses-giant-graeme-hugo
<p>In a personal tribute published in the <i>Migration Information Source</i>, MPI's online journal, MPI President Emeritus Demetrios G. Papademetriou reflects on the life and career of Graeme Hugo, a world-renowned scholar and Director of the Australian Population and Migration Research Centre at the University of Adelaide, who died in January 2015.</p>
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